63 21 180 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Rear Light (On Side Panel)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Open flap in luggage compartment panel.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nuts (2) and remove rear light (3) outwards in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure gap (outer) is uniform all round between rear light (3) and side panel.

Make sure sealing frame is correctly seated; replace sealing frame if necessary. See 63 21 101 REPLACING SEALING FRAME FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (ON SIDE PANEL) .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Nuts And Rear Light

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Replacement:

Remove socket housing for rear light . See 63 21 055 REPLACING A SOCKET HOUSING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (ON SIDE PANEL) .

If necessary, remove bulbs . See 63 99 315 REPLACING BULB(S) FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT (FROM 03/2005) .